Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Robert Florence & Iain Connell: Uncles - review
Almost nothing was revealed in advance about this new show from Burnistoun creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell, yet Uncles greatly surpasses the expectations of mere work-in-progress.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th March 2016Review: Rob Delaney, Meat
For all the smut, chaos and flippancy Delaney attributes to his life, there's little fat on Meat and it's an impressively choice, juicy cut from his disordered, animalistic existence.
Jay Richardson, Giggle Beats, 16th March 2016Review: Romesh Ranganathan, Irrational
There's arguably too much crowd work at the top of his set, a bit too much preamble after the theatrical bluster of his support act Phil Jerrod. And the Q & A encore he contrived tonight proved a listless affair. But when he really builds to a head of steam, there's few in the UK that can touch Ranganathan for entertaining misanthropy right now.
Jay Richardson, Giggle Beats, 14th March 2016Witsherface review
Comprising an amorphous line-up of around 20 performers, Witsherface is less a sketch ensemble than a community, a showcase for female Glaswegian comic talent with an emphasis on promoting the grassroots.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 13th March 2016Lloyd Langford on fun and sustenance
Ahead of his visit to Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Lloyd Langford chats about how the blues can be joyous, wrestling with Greg Davies and what makes a true friendship.
Jay Richardson, The Skinny, 11th March 2016Rhod Gilbert working on Llanbobl sitcom
Rhod Gilbert is working on a sitcom based in his fictional Welsh hometown. Back To Llanbobl is being developed by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal's production company Baby Cow, which hopes to shoot a pilot episode this autumn.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th March 2016Review: Robin Grainger, Glasgow
On the first night of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Robin Grainger delivered an early version of his debut hour, successive tales of woe that he's still wrangling into a coherent structure.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 11th March 2016Is depression 'endemic' among stand-up comedians?
Did you hear the one about the suicidal stand-up at the Glasgow Comedy Festival? It's no laughing matter.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 7th March 2016Comedy review: Ed Byrne
Despite his middle-aged irritability, Byrne retains an impish, evergreen sense of mischief, skilfully playing with society's mores.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th February 2016Jim Field Smith interview
Here, he discusses the film's cinematic inspirations, the challenge of making terrible people redeemable, why British comedy directors are in such demand in America and his future plans.
Jay Richardson, Giggle Beats, 27th February 2016